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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary visits Durga Puja pandals in Munger, offers prayers
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited various Durga Puja pandals in Munger and offered prayers. He also performed
Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and become only the second Indian to score a quadruple hundred in first-class cricket. The left-hander went past Prithvi Shaw's 379 to post the second-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948-49 remains ahead of him. Sutar was on 392 at tea and brought up his 400 in the 155th over, prompting Mizoram to declare at 581/9. He faced 517 balls in all and struck 46 fours and seven sixes. Mizoram, who ended day one on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 and Sutar was on 231 when last man Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak joined him. The pair put on an unbroken 190-run stand to take the game away from Nagaland. It has entered the record books as the third-highest last-wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 set by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991-92. Sutar also became only the 10th batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that features batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Sutar made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99 in that game, as Mizoram recovered from a 68-run first-innings deficit before going down narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season on the back of strong showings in Mumbai's local leagues. By the time stumps were called in Sovima, Nagaland reached 50/1. Elsewhere in the Plate group, Parth Palawat and Nilesh Lamichaney scored hundreds as Sikkim piled up 477/4 against Arunachal Pradesh's 121. Meanwhile, Karnajit Yumnam's unbeaten 93 led Manipur's strong reply of 173/2 to Meghalaya's 380, in which Pheiroijam Jotin bagged five wickets in a 29-over spell. In Elite Group A, Patidar's unbeaten 107, studded with 13 fours, took Madhya Pradesh to 302/5 and their lead swelling to 125 against Puducherry. Chanchal Rathore and Shubham Sharma also made half-centuries for Madhya Pradesh. Ravikumar Samarth's 143 rescued Vidarbha in a sensational fashion and took them past Jammu and Kashmir's 260, with number nine Rajneesh Gurbani making an unbeaten 64. Umar Nazir and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for the hosts and leave Vidarbha at 133/7, before Samarth bailed Vidarbha out of trouble. Nachiket Bhute then rocked J&K's top order to leave them reeling at 7/4 in Srinagar, as the defending champions still trail by 38 runs. In Kanpur, Zeeshan Ansari's five-wicket haul helped Uttar Pradesh bowl out Goa for 164 and take a 38-run lead. At stumps, UP reached 102/4 in their second innings. Priyanshu Moliya's 132, backed by fifties from Mahesh Pithiya and Deepak Hooda, gave Baroda a 250-run lead over Bihar. At stumps, Bihar reached 4/0 in one over of their second innings and still trail by 246 runs. In Group B, Salil Arora (107 off 226 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (161 off 299 balls) steered Punjab to 456 against Chhattisgarh, with Arora scoring his second hundred in as many games. Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja sent down nearly 56 overs for his seven wickets, but got little support from the rest of the attack. Harpreet Brar then ripped through the Chhattisgarh batting with 5-21 in just eight overs, and leave the visitors at 76/5 at stumps, as they still trail by 384 runs. At Alur, resuming on 281/8, Karnataka were bowled out for 342, with Manvanth Kumar hitting 135 off 214 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, in what is also his maiden first-class century. Saurashtra's openers Hetvik Kotak (46 off 127 balls) and Harvik Desai (77 off 78 balls) gave a strong start with a 110-run stand. Karnataka, however, hit back either side of tea to reduce the visitors to 128/4, before Arpit Vasavada (25 batting) and Prerak Mankad (13 batting) took them to 164/4 at stumps, as Saurashtra are still 178 runs behind. Tanay Thyagarajan continued his fine start to the season with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 184 to take a 91-run lead. Hyderabad were 78/2 at stumps. Assam bowled out Tripura for 62, with Mukhtar Hussain taking 3-23, as the hosts enforced the follow-on. Tripura were 143/5 in their second innings at stumps, but are still 129 runs behind. In Group C, Badoni's 217 off 246 balls powered Delhi to declare at 648/6 against Gujarat, with Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat also scoring half-centuries. Gujarat ended the day on 98/2 in 35 overs and trail by 550 runs in Palam. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani took four wickets apiece as Bengal dismissed Services for 122. Left-arm spinner Rahul Singh then claimed five wickets to bowl Bengal out for 146 in their second innings, leaving Services needing 209 to win and they reached 12/0 in five overs at stumps. Mohammed Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 139 as Kerala made 404 against Odisha, while sharing a 99-run stand with Aditya Sarvate, who also scored a fifty. Odisha were 114/3 and trail Kerala by 290 runs. Digvijay Patil's 148 and another century from Ankit Bawne took Maharashtra to 403/5 and get a lead of 234 runs against Jharkhand. In Group D, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 139 off 213 balls, his 18th first-class hundred laced with 18 fours, put Mumbai in complete control at 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh at the Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur and stretch their lead to 258. Captain Siddhesh Lad (87 off 188 balls) and Musheer Khan (57 off 137 balls) had earlier put on 122 runs for the third wicket. Lad shared a 68-run stand with Sarfaraz for the fourth wicket, while Sarfaraz and Akash Anand (58 not out off 152 balls) then added an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket to bat Himachal out of the contest. In Chennai, Pradosh Ranjan Paul's gritty 136 off 279 balls, including 12 fours, helped Tamil Nadu take a 179-run first-innings lead over Uttarakhand, before being all out for 313. Resuming on 85/2, Paul curbed his usual attacking instincts and, along with Baba Indrajith (77), shared a 171-run stand for the third wicket. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav were both dismissed for 194 after a 338-run third-wicket stand, as Rajasthan made 497 against Railways, who were 46/1 in 24 overs of the first innings and still trail by 451 runs. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
FIR Filed Against Bihar MLA Anant Singh for Violating Election Code During Rally
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Tiger Shroff firing case: Police say all 3 accused are adults, motive still unclear
Mumbai Police arrested three individuals for allegedly shooting at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Andheri. Two of the arrested suspects are from Haryana, while the third is from Bihar, with no minors involved. Investigators are questioning the suspects to uncover the motive behind the attack. The motorcycle used in the incident has been located, but no weapons have been recovered.
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Tiger Shroff attack: Congress accuses Maha govt of shielding organised crime syndicates
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the MahaYuti government following a high-profile firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroffs vehicle in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday accused Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis of overseeing a state of complete lawlessness. Demanding immediate accountability, Sapkal questioned how jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi continues to operate an extensive criminal empire from inside Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad without official patronage or political protection. Sapkal asserted that open-daylight attacks on high-profile figures, including actor Tiger Shroff, film producer Rohit Shetty, actor Salman Khan, and the murder of former minister Baba Siddique, prove that criminals no longer fear the police. He pointed out that the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order under Section 268 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in August 2023. This order prevents state police forces from transferring Lawrence Bishnoi out of Gujarats Sabarmati Jail for interrogationa legal restriction that is routinely renewed annually. Dismissing Chief Minister Fadnavis's assertions to go after the osses of organised crime, Sapkal challenged the state government to request the Union Home Ministry to revoke Bishnoi's legal immunity and bring him to Mumbai for interrogation and trial. Sapkal alleged that the Mumbai Police forces fear factor is a thing of the past because law enforcement is being used exclusively for extortion and political intimidationciting ongoing police harassment against former Congress MLA Rahul Bondre after he refused to join the ruling BJP. If a famous film actor can be targeted in broad daylight in the heart of Mumbai, what safety remains for the common citizen? How is Lawrence Bishnoi operating his entire syndicate from an Ahmedabad prison? This is simply impossible without the direct blessings of the government, he said. He added that Assam Police can travel to Gujarat or Delhi to arrest opposition politicians, while aero FIRs filed in Bihar can trigger CBI probes in Mumbai. Yet, the Maharashtra government claims to be helpless when it comes to interrogating a gangster sitting in Gujarat. What relation does Bishnoi have with the BJP that he receives such official protection? Instead of issuing hollow threats and rhetorical warnings, Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis must display the courage to extradite Bishnoi to Mumbai, interrogate him, and prosecute him under the law. If this government cannot rein in gangsters, drug lords, and sand mafias, they have no moral right to remain in power and should resign immediately, noted Sapkal. Earlier, Shiv Sena UBT and NCP SP also slammed the BJP-led MahaYuti government over the attack on Tiger Shroff. The opposition's onslaught comes amidst growing public and political concern regarding organised extortion calls and violent threats issued to public representatives and Bollywood personalities alike. With opposition parties uniting against the state's deteriorating law and order situation, pressure is mounting on the MahaYuti government to deliver concrete enforcement actions rather than public warnings.
Bihar: Buxar MP seeks LS Speakers intervention over defamation notice by IPS officer
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 19 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the suspicious death of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari and an alleged staged encounter in Bilauti village of Bihars Bhojpur district has reached the Lok Sabha, with Buxar MP Sudhakar Singh seeking the intervention of Speaker Om Birla after receiving a defamation notice from senior IPS officer Kundan Krishnan. In a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP has sought an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the legal notice and requested that the matter be referred to Parliaments Committee of Privileges if a prima facie case of breach of parliamentary privilege is established. According to Sudhakar Singh, Krishnan sent the legal notice through his personal counsel, demanding a public apology and warning of a defamation suit seeking Rs 5 crore in damages, along with possible criminal proceedings. The MP has expressed concern that the notice could discourage elected representatives from raising issues of public importance in Parliament. However, the alleged intention behind the notice has not been independently established. The controversy stems from the suspicious death of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bilauti village, where allegations of a staged encounter have also been raised. In his letter, Sudhakar Singh claimed that police personnel allegedly involved in the incident had been suspended and that an FIR had been registered based on a complaint filed by the deceaseds mother. He also referred to a judicial inquiry constituted by the state government, whose findings have not yet been made public. The MP has argued that the investigation should not be confined to lower-ranking police personnel. He pointed out that Kundan Krishnan was serving as Director General of the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) at the time of the incident and called for an impartial examination of the chain of command. He has sought scrutiny of the orders allegedly issued, communications between officers, information conveyed to police headquarters and the role of senior officials. The responsibility of individual officers, however, can only be established through a proper investigation. Invoking Article 105 of the Constitution, which provides for freedom of speech in Parliament and certain privileges of its members, Sudhakar Singh has argued that elected representatives must be able to raise questions concerning administrative actions and possible misuse of official authority. He has asked the Speaker to examine the capacity in which Krishnan issued the legal notice and whether he had obtained authorisation from the Bihar or the Central government. The MP has also referred to Rule 17 of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, seeking clarification on its applicability to the circumstances surrounding the notice. Another issue raised in the letter concerns the role of the private law firm that issued the notice. Sudhakar Singh has sought clarification on whether the firm was representing Krishnan in his personal capacity or had also been authorised to act on behalf of the Bihar government. He has requested details of any official orders or authorisations issued in connection with the legal action. Apart from seeking an examination of the legal notice, the Buxar MP has asked the Speaker to obtain information about the status of the judicial inquiry into Tiwaris death and whether its findings are available. He has urged the Speaker to initiate an inquiry into the entire episode and refer it to the Committee of Privileges if sufficient grounds are found. He has also called for appropriate measures if evidence emerges that an elected representative was subjected to pressure or retaliation for performing parliamentary duties.
Digital Desk | Abohar (Punjab), Oct 19 (IANS) Ramesh Bishnoi, cousin of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, said on Monday that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan should apologise to the Bishnoi community and if he does not, there will be dangerous consequences. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has an animosity with Salman Khan due to his alleged involvement in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan during the filming of the blockbuster 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. The actor was convicted by a trial court in 2018, a verdict he has contested in higher courts, and maintains his innocence. Speaking to IANS in the aftermath of an attack on Tiger Shroff, which the Bollywood star narrowly escaped, Ramesh Bishnoi said, As you heard in the audio, I heard the same thing: That we have stopped him and want to warn him again that anyone who works with Salman Khan could face consequences. He added that he was just quoting the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, These are not my words, Im just citing their emotions on the matter. I want to tell Salman Khans family to give up their stubbornness. This is an issue affecting the entire community, and there is widespread anger within it, he added. Ramesh Bishnoi further said that there was anger within the Bishnoi community, and Lawrence is just expressing the entire communitys anger. Lawrence has no personal dispute with Salman Khan, nor is it a personal dispute with the community. The issue is that he has hurt our religious sentiments. There is widespread anger within the community, he added. He further said Lawrence had offered a straightforward solution to Salman Khan, that he should come forward and apologise, but the actor doesnt want to apologise. Bollywood star Tiger Shroff had a narrow escape on Sunday after three men on a motorcycle opened fire at his car in Mumbais Juhu area, leaving the actors driver injured, the police said. According to Mumbais Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone II, Mohit Garg, three rounds were fired at the 36-year-old actors car after he was leaving a playground where he had gone for football practice. The actors driver, who was injured in the incident, was rushed to Nanavati Hospital for treatment, the police said, adding that some others in the area, including an autorickshaw driver, were also hurt. There was panic at the spot of the firing incident, with people running to take shelter after hearing the gunshots. The police cordoned off the crime scene, and the forensic team reached the area to collect evidence. Later, three suspects were arrested, including a minor, by the Rajasthan police in the case on Monday at Kota railway station. Acting on Intelligence that the suspects were travelling to Kota aboard the Pune-Jaipur Express, a police team surrounded and searched the train. The operation was completed in approximately 15 minutes, following which all three suspects were taken into custody. The arrested suspects have been identified as Rehan alias Sukka, a resident of Sonipat in Haryana; Hrithik Kurmi alias Roshan, a resident of Begusarai in Bihar; and a minor. Within hours of the incident, a video clip was circulating on social media in which a man claiming to be Anil Pandit from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility for the firing and claimed that it was a warning to Tiger Shroff to stop working with superstar Salman Khan.
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The incident took place during the Durga Mahotsav at the historic Badi Durga Maharani temple in Kalyanpur, Munger district
2 youths killed as pickup van hits motorcycle in Lakhisarai; 1 dead, 7 injured as SUV rams into group in Patna Patna: Two young men were killed after a speeding pickup van rammed their motorcycle on NH-80 near Adupura under the Suryagarha police station area in Bihars Lakhisarai district early on Monday morning. In another [] The post 2 youths killed as pickup van hits motorcycle in Lakhisarai; 1 dead, 7 injured as SUV rams into group in Patna appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tiger Shroff Attack: Three Held in Kota as Bishnoi Gang Claim Sparks Bollywood Safety Fears
Three people have been detained in connection with the firing at Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai, with two men arrested and a 17-year-old juvenile detained in Kota, Rajasthan. The accused, identified as Phool Singh and Rehan, are from Haryana, while the minor is from Bihar. The arrests followed a joint operation by Rajasthans Anti-Gangster Task Force and Kota City Police, acting on inputs from Mumbai Police. Meanwhile, a purported audio clip claiming responsibility and referring to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has raised fresh security concerns across Bollywood. Disha Patani visited Tiger, while Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis assured strict action against those responsible.
Tiger Shroff firing case: 3 suspects detained in Rajasthans Kota while fleeing to Nepal
Following a joint intelligence operation between Mumbai and Rajasthan police, three suspects, including a minor, were detained at the Kota railway station after being intercepted aboard a Pune-Jaipur train. The arrests come in connection with a shooting that occurred a day earlier outside Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs Juhu home, leaving his driver and a bystander injured while the actor escaped unhurt. Identified as Ritik from Bihar and Rehan from Haryana, the suspects reportedly planned to flee to Nepal, as authorities continue verifying a social media claim linking the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to the attack.
Tiger Shroff firing case: 3 suspects detained in Rajasthans Kota while fleeing to Nepal
Following a joint intelligence operation between Mumbai and Rajasthan police, three suspects, including a minor, were detained at the Kota railway station after being intercepted aboard a Pune-Jaipur train. The arrests come in connection with a shooting that occurred a day earlier outside Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs Juhu home, leaving his driver and a bystander injured while the actor escaped unhurt. Identified as Ritik from Bihar and Rehan from Haryana, the suspects reportedly planned to flee to Nepal, as authorities continue verifying a social media claim linking the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to the attack.
Advocate Shot Dead In Bengaluru By Tenants From Bihar Over Unapid Rent
The initial investigation has revealed that nearly an hour before the incident, an argument broke out between the lawyer and his two tenants over the non-payment of rent.
Kota Police nabs 3 shooters in Tiger Shroff firing case; accused were plotting to flee abroad
Kota City Police on Monday apprehended three shooters accused in the firing on the vehicle of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. According to the Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam, the accused, who were fleeing to go abroad, were nabbed from Kota Junction railway station in a swift operation based on technical intelligence and physical descriptions. According to SP Gautam, the police received inputs about the accused moving through Kota. A special team was constituted under the supervision of the Additional Superintendent of Police and Circle Officers. The team set up a cordon at the station premises and detained all three suspects. The apprehended accused have been identified as Rehan alias Sukka, son of Raheesuddin, aged 18 years and resident of Idgah Colony, Sonipat, Haryana, and Hrithik Kurmi alias Roshan Fighter, son of Ramu Mahto, aged 22 years, resident of Piprahi, Begusarai, Bihar, currently residing at Andheri West, Mumbai, along with one juvenile boy...
CCTV Captures The Arrest Of Tiger Shroff Shooting Accused In Kota
Three shooters allegedly involved in the assassination attempt on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff have been caught at Rajasthan's Kota railway station while travelling by train. Two of the accused are from Haryana and one is from Bihar. All three are said to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Two of the three accused were allegedly hired assailants, while the third is suspected of helping them escape after the attack. One of the accused is a 17-year-old minor from Sonipat, Haryana. The other two have been identified as 22-year-old Hritik Kumar alias Roshan from Begusarai, Bihar, who currently lives in Andheri West, Mumbai, and works as a Rapido rider, and 18-year-old Rehan from Sonipat, Haryana. A joint team of the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Kota City Police nabbed the three shooters based on information provided by Mumbai Police. The accused were caught while travelling on the Pune-Jaipur Express
Video: Lawrence Bishnoi aide Anil Pandit was in touch with suspect, say cops
Speaking to reporters on Monday aftrenoon, Kota SP Tejaswani Gautam said the suspects were identified as Rehan, alias Sukka, from Sonipat in Haryana; Hritik Kurmi, alias Roshan, from Begusarai in Bihar, who had been living in Mumbai for the past few years; and a minor
PACS Chief Shot Dead In Patna; Probe On
A Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) chief was shot dead and the husband of a block chief critically injured in Bihar's Patna district by assailants on a motorcycle. Police suspect personal rivalry and have launched a manhunt.
Bihars GI-tagged Mithila Makhana expands global footprint, exports cross 7,000 tonnes
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the international success of Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana in a recent post. The product's popularity is attributed to its nutritional benefits and farmers' dedication in the state. India exported over 7,000 metric tonnes of makhana to various international destinations during the last fiscal year. The government is supporting the sector with new initiatives, including a dedicated National Makhana Board.
Veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani discharged from hospital
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Lal Krishna Advani, who was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, is being discharged, the hospital said on Monday. The 98-year-old leader has shown improvement and, hence, is being discharged today. Mr L.K. Advani, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on 16th October with a chest infection, is being discharged today. He has been under the care of Dr Vinit Suri, Senior Consultant Neurology and has shown improvement in his medical status, the hospital said in a press statement. The former Deputy Prime Minister was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital's pulmonary department with a chest infection at around 7.30 p.m. on October 16. Earlier on Saturday, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also met Advani at the hospital and enquired about his health. This is not the first time the veteran leader has been hospitalised in recent months. He was last admitted to Apollo Hospital in May this year due to age-related health complications. He remained under medical care for a few days before being discharged. Earlier, in December 2024, Advani was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital for medical management and investigations. He was treated under the supervision of a neurologist. The hospital then stated that his condition was stable. Born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi (present-day Pakistan), Advani is one of the most prominent leaders in the BJP. He played a key role in the party's growth from a relatively small political force into a major national political organisation. Advani served as the BJP President on multiple occasions and was instrumental in strengthening the party's organisational base across the country. His nationwide Ram Rath Yatra in 1990 became a significant turning point in Indian politics and helped expand the BJP's political reach. He served as India's Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 under the government led by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He also held several important portfolios, including Home Affairs, during his political career. In recognition of his contribution to public life, Advani was conferred the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2024. He was previously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2015. Advani remains a senior figure in the BJP and a key part of the party's political history.
Bihar: One dead, several injured as speeding SUV hits pedestrians on Patna's Atal Path
One person was killed and several others were injured after a speeding SUV hit multiple people on Atal Path in Patna, police said. Following the collision, the injured were admitted to a hospital in Patliputra for treatment. The police have seized the vehicle involved in the accident. An accident occurred on Atal Path in Patna, where a speeding SUV hit several people, resulting in one death. The injured were admitted to a hospital in Patliputra. The police have seized the vehicle, and a post-mortem examination of the deceased will be conducted. Further action is underway, said Brajesh Chauhan, Station House Officer (SHO) of Gandhi Maidan Traffic Police Station. (ANI)
B'luru advocate shot dead at residence, police launch hunt for shooters
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) A Bengaluru-based advocate was shot dead at point-blank range at his residence by two unidentified assailants, suspected to be his tenants, within the limits of the Whitefield police station. The police suspect that the murder could be linked to a property dispute and personal enmity, and are investigating the possibility of a contract killing, police said on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Manjunath, who lived in Pattanduru Agrahara in Whitefield, a prominent technology hub in Bengaluru. According to the police, the incident took place at around 11.30 p.m. on Sunday when Manjunath was counting money at his residence. Preliminary investigations revealed that two youths arrived at his house and called him out, purportedly to discuss an issue. When Manjunath opened the door and stepped out to speak to them, one of the assailants allegedly shot him in the forehead at point-blank range. The accused subsequently fled the scene. Manjunath collapsed on the doorstep and died due to severe bleeding. The jurisdictional Whitefield police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and initiated an investigation. According to preliminary police findings, the assailants are suspected to be from Bihar and allegedly arrived at the scene on bikes before carrying out the crime. The police are trying to establish their identities and trace their movements before and after the shooting. Investigators suspect that a quarrel between Manjunath and his tenants over rent on Sunday night could have triggered the murder. The police are examining whether the dispute escalated into a planned attack or whether the killing was orchestrated by someone with an interest in his properties. Manjunath reportedly owned several acres of land in Whitefield and had constructed more than 100 sheds on his properties, which he had rented out to tenants. Investigators believe that the extensive property holdings and disputes involving the rented premises could be relevant to the case. The police suspect the involvement of contract killers, and are investigating whether someone hired the assailants to eliminate Manjunath with the intention of gaining control over or benefiting from his property. However, the motive behind the murder is yet to be conclusively established. Four special teams have been formed to track down the accused and investigate the possible involvement of others in the crime. The police are gathering evidence and questioning people who may have information about the dispute and the movements of the suspects. Further investigation is under way.
Bihar Teacher Recruitment Registration 2026 Closing Soon: Check Vacancies, Steps To Apply
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PACS chief shot dead, block chiefs spouse critical in firing in Patna; probe underway
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 19 (IANS) A Primary Agriculture Credit Society (PACS) president was shot dead, and the husband of a block chief was critically injured after unidentified assailants opened fire in Bihars Maner area, near Patna. The incident took place at Byapur village under the jurisdiction of Maner police station on Sunday night, triggering panic among the residents. The deceased was identified as Sanjit Kumar, alias Bhalu, the PACS president. Pintu Kumar, husband of Maner block chief Rinki Devi, sustained a gunshot wound and is undergoing treatment. According to preliminary information, Sanjit Kumar and Pintu Kumar were sitting in the courtyard of Sanjit Kumars residence when four assailants arrived on two motorcycles and opened fire. The attackers allegedly targeted Sanjit Kumar first. When Pintu Kumar attempted to intervene, he was also shot. Both men sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a private hospital in Danapur with the help of local residents. Sanjit Kumar later succumbed to his injuries, while Pintu Kumar remained in critical condition. The assailants fled immediately after the shooting. Following the information about the incident, Maner police reached the spot and launched an investigation. Danapur DSP-2 Amarendra Kumar Jha also visited the village and initiated an inquiry. Police are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the attackers and establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Speaking about the incident, Jha said both men had sustained gunshot wounds. Sanjit Kumar was shot in the chest, while Pintu Kumar sustained an injury to his thigh. Sanjit Kumar died during treatment, and Pintu Kumar was receiving medical attention, Jha said. According to the DSP, preliminary findings suggest that longstanding enmity and electoral rivalry could be behind the attack. However, the motive has not yet been conclusively established, and the investigation is continuing. The shooting has created an atmosphere of fear in Byapur and neighbouring areas, with villagers gathering at the scene after learning about the incident. Police are working to identify and arrest the assailants. Further details regarding the motive, the suspects and the possible connection with electoral rivalry are awaited as the investigation progresses.
Bihar STET Admit Card 2026 Released at bsebstet.org; Check Download Steps
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 admit card on October 18, 2026. Candidates who successfully registered for the examination can download their hall tickets through the official website, bsebstet.org. According
Bank holiday today: Banks to remain closed in UP, Bihar and other states, check full list here
If you're planning to visit your bank today, October 19, 2026, to complete important business, check the holiday list before leaving home. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) bank holiday calendar, bank branches will be closed in 13 states today, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. However, banks will remain open in other states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. So, check your state's holiday information before visiting the bank.
Rinku Singh Slams Second Consecutive Ranji Trophy Ton, Fans Blast BCCI For Ignoring Him
Rinku Singh, who represents Uttar Pradesh, scored 112 against Bihar and followed it up with an unbeaten 118 against Goa.
Pahalgam celebrates Sir Syed Ahmad Khans 209th birth anniversary
Pahalgam, Oct 17: The Himalayan Welfare Organization (HWO), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated the 209th birth anniversary of the legendary educationist, social reformer, and visionary Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in Pahalgam on Saturday with great enthusiasm and a renewed commitment to the cause of education. The significant gathering witnessed the enthusiastic participation of scholars, academicians, writers, intellectuals, social activists, civil society members, community representatives, and stakeholders from diverse fields of life. Organised in the picturesque surroundings of Pahalgam, the programme brought together people from different backgrounds, including both Aligs and non-Aligs, reaffirming the belief that Sir Syed Ahmad Khans educational vision transcends institutional and social boundaries and belongs to humanity as a whole. The participants paid rich tributes to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, whose pioneering efforts towards modern education, scientific thinking, and social reform continue to inspire generations. His enduring legacy, particularly the educational movement that led to the establishment of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), remains a powerful source of inspiration for those working towards educational advancement and social transformation. One of the most poignant moments of the programme was the heartfelt remembrance of Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat Sahib, a distinguished son of the Lidder Valley and a dedicated educationist whose contributions to education and the welfare of the region will always be remembered with respect and gratitude. Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat passed away on January 27, 2026, following a prolonged illness. The gathering offered prayers for the eternal peace of his departed soul and paid tribute to his dedication, services, and lasting contribution to society. A founding member of Himalayan Welfare OrganizationHWO J&K, Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat played a significant role in the organisations journey and remained deeply committed to educational advancement and social welfare. His life and work continue to inspire those who believe that education is the most powerful instrument of positive change. The programme served as a meaningful tribute to his memory, reaffirming the participants resolve to carry forward the educational ideals he cherished and the mission championed by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. A major highlight of the event was the adoption of the Pahalgam Resolution, which received the support of a majority of the participants. The resolution made a strong appeal to the Government of India, the Ministry of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir to consider establishing an AMU campus in the Kashmir Division. The participants emphasised the need to expand access to quality higher education and create greater academic opportunities for the youth of the region. They observed that an AMU campus in Kashmir could help students pursue higher studies closer to home, ease the financial and geographical challenges faced by families, and promote academic excellence, research, innovation, and inclusive development. Referring to AMUs existing educational outreach through its centres in Murshidabad, West Bengal; Malappuram, Kerala; and Kishanganj, Bihar, the gathering expressed hope that a similar initiative in Kashmir would benefit students across the region and strengthen the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmir. The resolution called upon the concerned authorities to give the proposal serious consideration in the larger public interest and in view of the educational aspirations of the people. It was further resolved that the Pahalgam Resolution would be formally communicated to the relevant authorities and stakeholders for their consideration and necessary action. Himalayan Welfare OrganizationHWO J&K, with the support of Sarhad, Pune, Maharashtra, reiterated its commitment to pursuing this educational initiative through constructive advocacy, institutional engagement, and sustained efforts. Another significant feature of the programme was the presentation of the Himalayan Green Awards 2026, organised by Himalayan Welfare OrganizationHWO J&K. This year, 16 individuals and institutions were honoured for their commendable contributions to the field of education. The awardees were recognised for their dedication, achievements, and efforts to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the academic and social development of the region. In a deeply meaningful gesture, the Himalayan Green Awards 2026 were dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat Sahib, honouring his commitment to education and his invaluable service to society. Through this dedication, HWO J&K sought to keep his vision and values alive while inspiring educators, institutions, social workers, and future generations to continue working for educational progress and social betterment. The awards also reaffirmed the organisations longstanding commitment to recognising individuals and institutions whose work creates a meaningful and lasting impact on society. The enthusiastic participation of both Aligs and non-Aligs was a defining feature of the gathering. By bringing together people from diverse educational, intellectual, professional, and social backgrounds, HWO J&K sought to emphasise that Sir Syed Ahmad Khans mission is not confined to any particular institution or community. His vision of education, rational thinking, social reform, and human progress remains relevant to all sections of society. The gathering provided a common platform for people from different walks of life to reflect on his legacy and collectively explore ways to advance educational opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir. The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to advancing Sir Syed Ahmad Khans educational ideals, promoting educational awareness, recognising outstanding contributions, and working towards a brighter future for the younger generation. The event was more than a commemorative celebration; it became a platform for remembrance, recognition, dialogue, and collective action. The adoption of the Pahalgam Resolution and the presentation of the Himalayan Green Awards 2026 reflected a shared determination to strengthen the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmir. The organisers expressed their sincere gratitude to all participating scholars, academicians, writers, intellectuals, award recipients, stakeholders, civil society members, social activists, community representatives, and supporters from various walks of life whose participation contributed to the success of the programme. The central message emerging from the gathering was clear: education is the foundation of progress, the remembrance of great personalities keeps their legacies alive, and collective efforts can turn theeducational aspirations of a region into reality.
Aryans Group of College students showcase cultural diversity at Dandiya Night
Rajpura (Punjab), Oct 18: Students of Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, near Chandigarh, showcased their talent through vibrant Garba and Dandiya performances during the institutions Dandiya Night 2026 celebrations. Dressed in colourful traditional attire, students filled the campus with music, dance and festive enthusiasm during the Navratri celebrations. They also offered prayers to Maa Durga, seeking her blessings on the auspicious occasion. Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman of Aryans Group of Colleges, said the institution focused not only on academic excellence but also on the cultural and personal development of students. He said such celebrations promoted unity among students from different states and reflected Indias diversity. Students from around 20 states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh, participated in the event. Students pursuing engineering, law, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, management, computer applications, education and various medical and allied health sciences courses took part in the celebrations. The event also highlighted womens empowerment by providing female students an opportunity to display their talent, confidence and creativity beyond academics.
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Ranji Trophy: Saharan Ton Overshadows Gill's Return, Rinku, Arya, Badoni Hit Centuries
Skipper Uday Saharan: Skipper Uday Saharan struck an unbeaten century to rescue Punjab after Shubman Gill's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted just five balls, while Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni also notched up hundreds on day one of the second round of the prestigious competition on Sunday. In the Elite Group B clash at the new PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, Saharan's unbeaten 106, laced with 13 fours, lifted Punjab to 269/4 against Chhattisgarh. Rinku's 118 not out, coming off 186 balls and laced with 11 fours and two sixes, pulled Uttar Pradesh out of trouble to 202 Goa, before the latter reached 43/0 in 12 overs. Arya, playing his first game of the season, fell one run short of a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket, while captain Badoni hit 115 not out to put Delhi in command by taking them to 381/4 against Gujarat. Saharan, who captained India to runners-up finish in the 2024 Mens U19 World Cup, used the sweep and the slog sweep to good effect against Chhattisgarh's left-arm spin pair of Dharmendrasinh Jadeja and Ajay Mandal. Openers Vihaan Malhotra (40 off 77 balls) and Harnoor Pannu put on another half-century stand to see off the new ball, before the duo were trapped lbw by Jadeja and Mandal respectively. Gill, playing his first Ranji game of the season before departing for India's tour of New Zealand, came in at number four but fell for one. Mandal drew him forward and beat him through the gate to knock back the stumps. Saharan and Prabhsimran Singh (62 off 133 balls) then rebuilt the innings with a 130-run stand for the fourth wicket. Though Prabhsimran was trapped lbw by Jadeja before tea break arrived, Saharan marched forward to bring up his third first-class hundred off 168 balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora (38 not out off 75 balls) ensured Punjab added 71 runs in the final session without further loss. In Elite Group A game at Green Park in Kanpur, Rinku hit his 11th first-class century, his second in successive games this season, to single-handedly drag Uttar Pradesh from 137/9 to 202 against Goa. At Reliance Stadium in Vadodara, Raj Limbani's four-wicket haul helped Baroda bowl out Bihar for 166, before they reached 77/3. At Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, debutant Kawalpreet Singh fell four runs short of a century but rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, who were all out for 260 in 82.5 overs against Vidarbha. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh's pacers bowled out Puducherry for 177, with the former finishing on 23/ 2 at stumps. In Elite Group B, a maiden fifty from Manvanth Kumar led a lower-order fightback for Karnataka, who reached 281/8 after birthday boy Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya had made early inroads for Saurashtra in Alur. Sibsankar Roy's half-century steered Assam to 228/6 against Tripura, while Andhra spinners Saurabh Kumar and T Vijay bowled out Hyderabad for 275. Andhra were 9 for no loss at stumps and trail by 266 runs. In Elite Group C, without veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, Bengal were bowled out for 184 by Services, but the visitors came back to leave the hosts at 83/5. Sachin Baby's unbeaten 112 rescued Kerala, who reached 245/6 against Odisha. Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Vicky Ostwal's four-wicket haul helped Maharashtra dismiss Jharkhand for 169, with the hosts reaching 85/3 at stumps at Pune. In Elite Group D, Mumbai bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 140 at Bilaspur and were 107/2 at stumps, and trail by just 33 runs. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh (4-34) and left-arm spinner and captain R Sai Kishore (4-40) shared eight wickets as Tamil Nadu bowled out Uttarakhand for 134 in 56.2 overs. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. In reply, Tamil Nadu reached 85/2 in 27 overs at stumps and trail by 49 runs. N Jagadeesan made 37 off 53 balls, while Pradosh Ranjan Paul was unbeaten on 37 off 73 deliveries. Overnight rain in Chennai and a wet outfield delayed the start until 10.30 am, and bad light brought an early end to the day's play at 5.28 pm. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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From skyscrapers to cockroach-themed pandals: Patnas Durga Puja pandals in spotlight
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) As the nine-day Sharadiya Durga Puja nears closure, the festive fervour is high on the streets of Patna and other adjoining cities in Bihar, with thousands of devotees thronging the uniquely designed Puja pandals to pay obeisance to Goddess Durga. The turnout of devotees at these pandals is set to rise substantially on Maha Ashtami and Navami. With the sound of drums and cymbals, chanting of mantras, vibrant lighting and grand decorations, the entire atmosphere has become imbued with devotion. Besides devotion to the Goddess, devotees are captivated by the design and uniquely themed Puja pandals, which are drawing plenty of attention. The grandeur of these pandals is captivating both the devotees and social media users. Across the state, from Patna to Katihar and Munger, pandals have been designed as replicas of world-famous landmarks. A Durga Puja pandal in Vinodpur, Katihar, has become a major talking point due to its unconventional theme: the idol of Goddess Durga is installed amidst decorations featuring giant cockroaches and spider webs, a theme that aligns with the ongoing political discourse surrounding a Cockroach Janata Party. This distinctive style has sparked curiosity among the public. However, the organisers stated that the theme has no connection to national politics or any political commentary. According to them, it is an entirely fictional concept, created solely to entertain visitors and children attending the festivities. At Patnas Dakbungalow Square, an approximately 80-foot-tall pandal has been constructed, based on the architectural style of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh. Inspired by the artistic architecture of these temples, the structure offers devotees a glimpse into religious heritage and craftsmanship. In Boring Road, another notable place for Durga Puja celebrations, a grand replica of the Farakka Barrage has been created. Standing about 55 feet tall and 55 feet wide, this pandal seeks to bridge religious faith with social concerns, drawing attention to the perennial issues of floods, riverbank erosion, and the challenges faced by farmers in Bihar. Another pandal at Patnas Boring Canal Road is also hogging attention because of its unique theme. The pandal, standing at about 100 feet tall and 150 meters long, is adorned with nearly 20,000 bells. A 16-foot-tall idol of Goddess Durga has been installed inside. Another pandal grabbing attention is in Bariarpur block of Munger district, where the 'Badi Durga Maharani' is drawing crowds because of its immense size and scale. The pandal here stands 250 feet tall and is modelled after the famous Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia. The Durga Puja pandals in Bihar exemplify how religious festivals integrate art, architecture, social messages, and local creativity alongside tradition. In some places, replicas of grand structures have left visitors in awe, while elsewhere, unique themes have become the talk of the town.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy has connected India's long-unresolved border enclaves with Bangladesh to the ongoing protests in Delhi against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, adding that the past territorial anomalies enabled illegal migration that still affects voter lists today. In a video explanation circulating widely, Reddy described the pre-2015 situation as one of the most bizarre international borders in existence. India had 111 enclaves inside Bangladesh while Bangladesh had 51 enclaves inside India. In some places the complexity ran deeper: second-order enclaves existed where a Bangladeshi pocket lay inside an Indian enclave that itself sat inside Bangladesh, and vice versa. These territories, left over from the Partition era, created service-less zones in which residents lacked reliable access to administration, identity documents and clear citizenship pathways for decades. The anomalies were finally settled through the 2015 Land Boundary Agreement, negotiated and passed by the Parliament under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the swap, residents were given the choice of citizenship and the last remaining pockets of foreign territory on either side of the border were eliminated. Reddy presented this resolution as the closure of a long-standing irregularity that had facilitated unchecked movement across the frontier. Such stupid borders were designed for political interests... and they continued from the day of Partition till recently, till 2015 until the Narendra Modi government came, the Telangana BJP MP said. He then linked that history directly to the current protests in the national capital. Demonstrators have opposed the Election Commission's SIR exercise, which critics claim has removed more than 130 million names from the electoral rolls, Reddy added. Supporters of the BJP MP's video said that the voter revision is a necessary housekeeping measure to identify and delete illegal or ineligible entries. Protesters, by contrast, said that large numbers of genuine eligible voters have been wrongly struck off and have demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Reddy framed the voter revision exercise as a logical continuation of earlier efforts to regularise citizenship and prevent infiltration from distorting democratic processes. He contended that porous borders and political patronage in certain states had previously allowed illegal migration to continue as a form of vote-bank politics, naming the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and the Congress in Assam and elsewhere, with effects felt as far as Hyderabad, Delhi, Bihar and Odisha. In related remarks, the Telangana BJP MP broadened the charge. He alleged that recent protests and digital campaigns form part of a coordinated international effort aimed at regime change against Prime Minister Modi. According to Reddy, a diverse coalition of opposition parties and fringe groupsincluding the Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK and extreme organisations, together with external actorsshare a single objective: to unseat the government. They (Opposition) do not have a common cause. The common cause is not NEET, not the UPI payment system, not the Election Commission... The common cause is to defeat PM Modi, regime change, he said, insisting that leadership change in a democracy must occur only through elections, not through orchestrated street agitation. Reddy also claimed large-scale manipulation of social-media metrics. Referring to an independent political figure associated with the Aam Aadmi Party, the Telangana BJP MP described a sudden surge of millions of Instagram followers as 100 per cent fake, 100 per cent paid, contrasting the online numbers with the modest physical turnout at the early stages of the protests. He also warned of multifaceted external pressures targeting India's economic stabilitycurrency volatility, disruptions in oil trade, and potential impacts on the information-technology and pharmaceutical sectors. In his view, strong leadership under PM Modi has so far enabled India to navigate these challenges while preserving strategic and economic autonomy. The discussion has added a historical dimension to an already polarised debate over electoral integrity, citizenship verification and the legacy of Partition-era borders. While the 2015 agreement resolved the enclave problem on paper, questions about migration, documentation and the accuracy of voter lists continue to surface. As protests persist in Delhi, interpretations of the SIR remain sharply divided; one side sees it as a safeguard against illegal entries, the other as an overreach that disenfranchises citizens. Reddy's intervention has injected the story of the old enclaves into that contemporary argument, presenting the current clean-up of electoral rolls as the unfinished business of regularising who belongs on India's voter lists.
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Bihar: Pappu Yadav questions the Centre over Nepal policy
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 17 (IANS) Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav on Saturday questioned the Narendra Modi government over its response to Gen Z-led political developments in Nepal and Bangladesh, while alleging that the Centre had failed to provide adequate assistance to flood-hit Bihar. Addressing a press conference in Purnea, Yadav criticised the Centre over the alleged lack of financial assistance and public outreach for flood victims in Bihar. He claimed that the Prime Minister had extended financial assistance to Nepal during floods, but had not announced any comparable aid for Bihar amid the ongoing devastating floods. Yadav also alleged that the Prime Minister had neither issued a statement nor posted on social media to console families affected by the floods in Bihar. Referring to political developments in Nepal and Bangladesh, Yadav questioned the Centres approach towards governments and political leaders in the two neighbouring countries. When the Gen Z protest happened in Nepal, followed by a change of regime, the Narendra Modi government recognised the government of Nepal. When the Gen Z protest happened in Bangladesh, why did it provide shelter to Sheikh Hasina? he asked. Yadav also questioned whether the Indian government had any role in the political upheaval in Nepal, while clarifying that the question was his own and had nothing to do with the Congress party. If the Narendra Modi government has recognised the Balen Shah government in Nepal, then why are Delhi Police and other paramilitary forces allegedly using force against our Gen Z protesters in New Delhi? he asked. He also criticised the alleged treatment of women protesters during demonstrations in the national capital. Yadav claimed that the national capital had effectively been turned into a cantonment, alleging that more than one lakh police and security personnel had been deployed to prevent peaceful protests. He further alleged that train and metro services had been suspended, internet access had been restricted in selected areas, and activists had been detained or placed under house arrest for participating in demonstrations and displaying the national flag. Questioning the Centres handling of the protests, Yadav asked why students and young demonstrators were being treated in such a manner. The MPs remarks came amid controversy over police action against protesters in New Delhi. His allegations regarding flood assistance, security deployment and restrictions on transport and internet services were not independently verified in the information available.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Saturday shared insights on gender-sensitive justice and the need for consistency, sensitivity and compassion, referring to two High Court decisions related to sexual offences against women in which the gravity of crimes appeared to have been diluted. In a post on social media platform X, Rahatkar shared details of the two cases in which the accused's offences were interpreted under less severe penal provisions by the High Courts, rejecting pleas to convict them for attempt to commit rape. THE NCW Chief said, Justice must be guided by law and evidence, while its language and reasoning must uphold the dignity of every survivor. Gender-sensitive adjudication is essential to strengthening public confidence in the justice system. Rahatkar added, The National Commission for Women recognises that every case must be decided on its own facts, circumstances, evidence and applicable law. At the same time, these judgments highlight the importance of clarity and consistency in applying the legal distinction between 'preparation' and 'attempt' in sexual offences. One of the cases cited by the NCW chairperson was Md. Ainul Haque versus State of Bihar case from the Patna High Court. The other was from the Allahabad High Court. In the Patna High Court case, the order said, The act of the appellant in entering, late at night, in the dwelling house of a widow who was sleeping, extinguishing the lamp, lying upon her person and pressing her mouth was sufficient to establish an offence under Section 354 IPC (outraging modesty). However, in the absence of evidence of undressing or any act towards penetration, the act did not amount to an attempt to commit rape (IPC Section 376 read with Section 511). The other case, arose from the Allahabad High Court's order relating to the alleged act of pulling a victim's pyjama drawstring, which prompted the Supreme Court to initiate suo motu proceedings, the NCW Chief said. Rahatkar also drew attention towards the National Judicial Academy's published handbook, Judgments and Gender: Sensitivity and Compassion in Writing Judgments, calling for the need for strengthening gender-sensitive judicial reasoning and language. The NCW Chairperson pointed to the key principles incorporated in the handbook that include: Understanding evidence in the context of the trauma experienced by survivors; avoiding language that stereotypes, stigmatises or undermines a survivor's dignity and recognising sexual offences as violations of bodily autonomy, personal dignity and individual rights, rather than viewing them through notions of chastity, family honour or morality. Advocating sensitivity in judicial language, Rahatkar said that gender-sensitive judgments must communicate with fairness, dignity and empathy and treating survivors of sexual violence with respect and compassion, without implying that they are responsible for the offence committed against them.
Bihar: Four, including three minors, drown in Son River in Bhojpur during Navratri
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 17 (IANS) Four people, including three minors, drowned while bathing in the Son River near Teerthkaul village in Bihars Bhojpur district on Saturday. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Sandesh police station, plunging the village into mourning during the Navratri festivities. The victims were identified as Akash Kumar (15), Prem Kumar (10), Siddhant Kumar (16) and Sudhir Kumar (25). According to an official, the three minors had gone to the river to bathe when they entered deep water and began to drown. Sudhir Kumar reportedly jumped into the river in an attempt to rescue them, but was also unable to return to safety. The incident triggered panic among residents, who alerted the police and administration. A search operation was subsequently launched, with assistance from rescue personnel and villagers. Sandesh Station House Officer (SHO) Sanjeev Kumar confirmed that four people had died by drowning. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) recovered all four bodies from the river, according to officials. The bodies are being sent to Ara for post-mortem examinations, and further legal procedures are underway. Block Development Officer Binesh Kumar and SHO Sanjeev Kumar were present at the site following the incident. News of the tragedy drew a crowd of residents and relatives to the riverbank. The deaths have left the four families devastated and cast a pall of gloom over Teerthkaul and neighbouring areas. The incident highlights the risks of bathing in rivers, where water depth and currents can be difficult to assess. Authorities advise people to avoid entering deep or unfamiliar waters. The surface could be uneven due to the digging of sand. The incident occurred just days after 13 people lost their lives when a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Bihars Vaishali district. The victims were reportedly crossing the river to attend a feast when the boat capsized. Seven people managed to swim to safety.
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